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IBM ODM Decision MCP server

MCP server that retrieves and invokes decision services from IBM Operational Decision Manager (Decision Server Runtime) as tools for AI assistants. It runs locally; the notes below cover how it authenticates.

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Install

Generic

Snippet
uvx --from git+https://github.com/DecisionsDev/ibm-odm-decision-mcp-server start --url http://localhost:9060/res

Notes and caveats

  • Run from git with uvx (no registry package found).
  • Auth depends on deployment: Zen API key (Cloud Pak for Business Automation), basic auth, or OpenID Connect client secret / private key JWT.

FAQ

What does the IBM ODM Decision MCP server do?

MCP server that retrieves and invokes decision services from IBM Operational Decision Manager (Decision Server Runtime) as tools for AI assistants.

How do I add the IBM ODM Decision MCP server to an MCP client?

Use uvx --from git+https://github.com/DecisionsDev/ibm-odm-decision-mcp-server start --url http://localhost:9060/res, copied from IBM's docs.

Does the IBM ODM Decision MCP server need authentication?

It uses a scheme other than OAuth or an API key, such as the session of the app or instance it runs in; the notes on this page describe it. Transport: stdio. Status: Unlabelled, last checked October 17, 2026.

Sources

Last verified against 2 IBM pages, then re-checked independently.

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